1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,203 ETERNAL GLORY TO THE FALLEN HEROES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 2 00:01:11,312 --> 00:01:13,549 Extraordinary! From the first shot! 3 00:01:46,002 --> 00:01:47,694 And this is the newest one our tank 4 00:01:48,682 --> 00:01:50,348 From the first shot! 5 00:01:59,129 --> 00:02:03,675 RASTENBURG March 25, 1943 6 00:03:04,073 --> 00:03:06,327 Field Marshal Manstein, you may begin. 7 00:03:12,509 --> 00:03:15,590 My F�hrer, give me permission to read your draft order 8 00:03:18,173 --> 00:03:19,692 Strictly Secret. 9 00:03:21,074 --> 00:03:22,811 Operative Order No. 6. 10 00:03:23,683 --> 00:03:26,100 I decided that as soon as the weather allows us 11 00:03:26,384 --> 00:03:28,235 to launch Operation Citadela. 12 00:03:30,691 --> 00:03:32,366 The main objective of the operation, 13 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:35,169 simultaneous offensive from the north and south, 14 00:03:35,672 --> 00:03:38,350 encirclement and destruction Russian troops 15 00:03:38,385 --> 00:03:40,729 concentrated in the Kursk "bag", 16 00:03:42,028 --> 00:03:45,707 following as by the attack of the tanks in the northeast direction, 17 00:03:46,239 --> 00:03:47,976 let's go around Moscow. 18 00:03:49,425 --> 00:03:51,378 For Operation Citadela, 19 00:03:51,698 --> 00:03:53,492 on the main lines of the offensive, we will hire: 20 00:03:53,652 --> 00:03:59,050 17 Tank Divisions, 2 Motorized Divisions and 22 Infantry Divisions. 21 00:03:59,704 --> 00:04:01,197 What numbers do we have? 22 00:04:02,201 --> 00:04:06,556 Approximately 1,000,000 soldiers, 2,700 tanks, including 800 Tiger tanks, 23 00:04:07,865 --> 00:04:10,352 And 1,800 planes, my F�hrer. 24 00:04:13,921 --> 00:04:15,269 Mr. Generals! 25 00:04:17,570 --> 00:04:22,046 The two campaigns in 1941 and 1942 26 00:04:22,241 --> 00:04:24,322 they did not result in the defeat of Russia. 27 00:04:26,764 --> 00:04:31,625 We begin the third campaign in 1943, which will be decisive. 28 00:04:34,125 --> 00:04:36,179 I decreed total mobilization. 29 00:04:36,788 --> 00:04:41,987 This allows us to we increase the number of our soldiers 30 00:04:42,022 --> 00:04:44,647 on all fronts to 9.5oo.ooo people. 31 00:04:46,664 --> 00:04:49,221 Germany never had such an army. 32 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:54,496 I built the new ones and the powerful Tiger tanks, 33 00:04:55,340 --> 00:04:58,358 which must crush Russian defense. 34 00:04:58,359 --> 00:04:59,654 I have to crush it. 35 00:05:03,464 --> 00:05:04,703 and how about this? 36 00:05:09,378 --> 00:05:13,177 A Russian anti-tank projectile goes by through the frontal armor of a Tiger! 37 00:05:14,686 --> 00:05:16,227 And do you want us to attack now? 38 00:05:17,427 --> 00:05:18,624 I can't take such a risk! 39 00:05:20,413 --> 00:05:22,957 Recall to the factory immediately all Tiger tanks 40 00:05:25,078 --> 00:05:27,155 And equip them with additional armor. 41 00:05:28,819 --> 00:05:31,355 We cannot start Operation Citadel now. 42 00:05:33,430 --> 00:05:36,122 Get ready, get ready and get ready! 43 00:05:37,358 --> 00:05:42,081 MOSCOW April 12, 1943 44 00:06:21,468 --> 00:06:26,436 It was quiet on all fronts for almost a month. 45 00:06:27,231 --> 00:06:30,528 They still haven't recovered Stalingrad, Comrade Stalin. 46 00:06:30,815 --> 00:06:34,359 And we after Kharkov, Comrade Vasilevsky. 47 00:06:38,105 --> 00:06:42,619 Stalingrad meant a defeat terrible for Hitler, 48 00:06:44,258 --> 00:06:47,657 both military and political. 49 00:06:49,226 --> 00:06:51,019 But near Kharkov, 50 00:06:52,008 --> 00:06:55,998 the Germans showed us because they are still very strong. 51 00:06:57,432 --> 00:07:00,482 And that the decisive battle is still far away. 52 00:07:04,022 --> 00:07:10,361 There is no doubt that the enemy will try again 53 00:07:10,677 --> 00:07:13,527 to take the strategic initiative. 54 00:07:15,221 --> 00:07:18,441 the question is: 55 00:07:19,332 --> 00:07:20,491 where, 56 00:07:20,981 --> 00:07:22,188 when, 57 00:07:22,675 --> 00:07:25,979 And with what force will he attack? 58 00:07:29,430 --> 00:07:31,068 What do you think of Zhukov? 59 00:07:35,372 --> 00:07:38,560 I think, Comrade Stalin, that Germany is capable 60 00:07:38,595 --> 00:07:42,869 to prepare for the summer campaign a major offensive operation 61 00:07:43,583 --> 00:07:45,530 on a strategic direction. 62 00:07:46,384 --> 00:07:49,853 Considering the resources economy from the south of Ukraine, 63 00:07:50,876 --> 00:07:54,572 I believe that the enemy will fight with enmity for Donbas, 64 00:07:55,315 --> 00:08:00,717 And for that, it is very likely to use the operational configuration 65 00:08:00,752 --> 00:08:03,302 of the Kursk area, which is advantageous. 66 00:08:05,884 --> 00:08:08,578 Attacking from the north and the south, 67 00:08:09,343 --> 00:08:13,948 the enemy can isolate and surround the troops of the Central Front and the Voronezh Front. 68 00:08:15,119 --> 00:08:17,587 in this situation perspectives open up 69 00:08:17,622 --> 00:08:24,311 for the enemy to make wide maneuvers in any strategic direction. 70 00:08:27,815 --> 00:08:29,860 What do you have to say, Vasilevsky? 71 00:08:31,537 --> 00:08:35,110 in the last period, The General Staff gathered 72 00:08:35,115 --> 00:08:37,931 information from the air and from the ground, Comrade Stalin. 73 00:08:38,700 --> 00:08:42,229 Our services have determined that the main stream of enemy troops 74 00:08:42,230 --> 00:08:44,707 heading for the Poltava-Kharkov area, 75 00:08:45,650 --> 00:08:48,145 And also to the Orel-Briansk area. 76 00:08:48,558 --> 00:08:51,438 This confirms it Grand Zhukov's statement. 77 00:08:53,131 --> 00:08:56,669 What does the General Staff propose, Comrade Antonov? 78 00:08:57,559 --> 00:08:59,836 General Staff, Comrade Stalin, he proposes 79 00:09:00,900 --> 00:09:05,078 to meet the attack of the German troops with strong means of defense, 80 00:09:06,037 --> 00:09:07,878 to squeeze the enemy well, 81 00:09:08,734 --> 00:09:12,435 then let's move on to the counteroffensive, And let's finish it. 82 00:09:13,495 --> 00:09:15,619 We started to elaborate this operation. 83 00:09:16,890 --> 00:09:18,851 Elaborate the operation? 84 00:09:22,814 --> 00:09:27,679 And if our defense doesn't resist the attack of the German troops, 85 00:09:28,152 --> 00:09:33,695 as has happened before, And not once, in 1941 and 1942? 86 00:09:35,439 --> 00:09:37,523 Can you guarantee success? 87 00:09:42,163 --> 00:09:44,698 We can, Comrade Stalin. 88 00:10:00,998 --> 00:10:05,795 RELEASE 89 00:10:05,968 --> 00:10:08,802 Part I 90 00:10:08,881 --> 00:10:14,066 THE ARC OF FIRE 91 00:12:49,544 --> 00:12:57,004 Kursk 92 00:12:57,340 --> 00:13:01,031 July 5, Time 00:10 93 00:15:06,116 --> 00:15:11,371 Commander of the Central Front, General of the Army, ROKOSSOVSKI 94 00:15:20,210 --> 00:15:24,498 A soldier from the 6th Genius Battalion, clean the lines from the field of mine. 95 00:15:24,973 --> 00:15:26,545 What did you get the Iron Cross for? 96 00:15:29,422 --> 00:15:31,631 - For Stalingrad. - Stalingrad? 97 00:15:32,937 --> 00:15:35,318 For you, the war is over. 98 00:15:50,678 --> 00:15:54,113 You can shoot me, but tomorrow your Stalingrad will begin. 99 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:55,565 We will conquer Moscow. 100 00:15:56,453 --> 00:15:58,235 I read the Führer's order. 101 00:15:58,240 --> 00:15:59,120 What order is it about? 102 00:16:09,633 --> 00:16:13,158 this morning a massive attack will be launched at Kursk. 103 00:16:13,170 --> 00:16:16,152 This will be the final and decisive battle. 104 00:16:17,010 --> 00:16:18,331 When will the offensive begin? 105 00:16:23,696 --> 00:16:26,055 On July 5, at 03:00. 106 00:16:28,228 --> 00:16:30,099 So at 03:00. 107 00:16:30,100 --> 00:16:32,905 Deputy Supreme Commander Grandfather of Zhukov 108 00:16:34,532 --> 00:16:38,109 And if so, it will be in two hours. 109 00:16:40,326 --> 00:16:43,177 What is it, rumor or reality? 110 00:16:45,135 --> 00:16:47,232 The General Staff warned us 111 00:16:47,235 --> 00:16:51,154 regarding the date of the German offensive, somewhere between July 3 and 6. 112 00:16:52,481 --> 00:16:56,538 Second, as we know, Field Marshal Manstein yesterday 113 00:16:56,540 --> 00:16:59,434 made a confession in the Voronezh Front area. 114 00:17:04,354 --> 00:17:09,609 And, finally, the commander of the Group of the Central Armies, Field Marshal von Kluge... 115 00:17:10,404 --> 00:17:12,049 What do we know about von Kluge? 116 00:17:12,599 --> 00:17:15,830 According to the partisans, yesterday he left Orel, 117 00:17:16,869 --> 00:17:19,474 with his entire Staff, closer to the front. 118 00:17:19,899 --> 00:17:24,090 So, everything seems to be ready to start. 119 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:29,017 At 03:00, if we want to believe the prisoner. 120 00:17:30,085 --> 00:17:33,679 Yes, if we want to believe the prisoner. 121 00:17:36,242 --> 00:17:38,357 What measures did you have in mind? 122 00:17:39,033 --> 00:17:41,512 A surprise fire with all the artillery. 123 00:17:41,908 --> 00:17:43,970 Preparation against their artillery. 124 00:17:55,251 --> 00:17:56,880 Issue the orders. 125 00:17:56,899 --> 00:18:00,054 But I haven't indicated the areas yet in which the enemy is concentrated. 126 00:18:00,055 --> 00:18:00,609 Major General TELEGIN 127 00:18:00,971 --> 00:18:02,421 It would mean shooting at the real thing. 128 00:18:05,047 --> 00:18:07,040 And if the prisoner is right, 129 00:18:07,163 --> 00:18:11,056 And over an hour and 55 minutes will the germans attack? 130 00:18:15,257 --> 00:18:19,165 Then the fire of our artillery it is necessary, great comrade. 131 00:18:20,966 --> 00:18:24,009 Artillery Commander, let it go 132 00:18:25,474 --> 00:18:26,282 Lieutenant General KAZAKOV 133 00:18:26,283 --> 00:18:26,925 I didn't understand! 134 00:19:15,705 --> 00:19:19,129 03:10 hours 135 00:19:29,460 --> 00:19:35,486 and it was a silence difficult to define, as it is written in Romanian. 136 00:19:37,621 --> 00:19:40,416 why are you whistling why are you so cheerful 137 00:19:42,464 --> 00:19:43,744 Why not, Comrade Captain? 138 00:19:44,415 --> 00:19:46,571 We will move on and we will take trophies. 139 00:19:47,170 --> 00:19:48,965 They are stored there near Orel. 140 00:19:49,537 --> 00:19:53,274 Stored. And if they push us back to Kursk? 141 00:19:53,277 --> 00:19:55,240 - Come on, no. - what if? 142 00:19:55,683 --> 00:19:57,507 Comrade is a captain! I call you the commander of the regiment. 143 00:19:58,116 --> 00:20:00,517 And I want to remind him, Tsvetaev, 144 00:20:01,668 --> 00:20:04,798 considering the situation, anything can happen. 145 00:20:04,799 --> 00:20:05,626 Commander of the 206th Infantry Regiment Lieutenant Colonel LUKIN 146 00:20:05,628 --> 00:20:08,250 The infantry will have the tanks in front. 147 00:20:08,627 --> 00:20:11,597 The tanks will come right at you, take that into consideration. 148 00:20:12,052 --> 00:20:13,910 I will take it, comrade lieutenant colonel. 149 00:20:14,380 --> 00:20:18,374 What will you consider? Why do you answer so flippantly? 150 00:20:18,979 --> 00:20:21,178 You can't take everything into account, Captain Tsvetaev. 151 00:20:21,861 --> 00:20:24,270 It is possible for 10 or 50 tanks to attack you. 152 00:20:24,648 --> 00:20:27,256 In any case, consider 50. 153 00:20:28,324 --> 00:20:30,565 Your position is at the meeting point 154 00:20:30,566 --> 00:20:32,949 from Maximov's battalion And Orlov's. 155 00:20:32,955 --> 00:20:34,855 - Orlov! - What? 156 00:20:35,337 --> 00:20:37,534 - Nothing. - I didn't understand. 157 00:20:38,322 --> 00:20:41,095 - I can go, man. Lt. colonel? - I'm leaving. 158 00:20:44,392 --> 00:20:46,725 You too go to your battalions. 159 00:20:48,825 --> 00:20:50,720 - Have you considered? - I took it. 160 00:21:11,795 --> 00:21:13,215 It's quiet. 161 00:21:16,722 --> 00:21:18,439 A strange silence, isn't it? 162 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:21,710 Maybe they changed their mind? 163 00:21:22,604 --> 00:21:25,663 - Good luck, Maximov. - Go... you know where. 164 00:21:30,100 --> 00:21:33,770 Orlov, do you have a toothache? are you nervous 165 00:21:33,908 --> 00:21:36,375 I don't know. Leave me alone, mind your own business. 166 00:21:36,400 --> 00:21:38,977 You know, I'm like an unlucky soldier what causes diarrhea before the fight. 167 00:21:52,884 --> 00:21:56,237 Oh, Zoicika! I am very happy to see you. 168 00:21:56,381 --> 00:21:59,131 - Go forward, don't look back. - Yes. 169 00:22:04,358 --> 00:22:05,870 why are you here 170 00:22:10,529 --> 00:22:12,249 I'm a little scared. 171 00:22:14,593 --> 00:22:16,453 It's like I have a bad feeling. 172 00:22:17,348 --> 00:22:19,228 Nothing bad will happen to us. 173 00:22:20,159 --> 00:22:21,753 Everything will be fine. 174 00:22:25,550 --> 00:22:29,499 Hours 03:55 Headquarters of the Central Front 175 00:22:38,261 --> 00:22:42,097 It's strange, we're waiting for the attack German as a rescue. 176 00:22:52,457 --> 00:22:55,837 3 hours and 56 minutes. 177 00:22:58,773 --> 00:23:01,472 - Will they start or not? - I have to start. 178 00:23:03,360 --> 00:23:04,629 It must begin. 179 00:23:05,552 --> 00:23:10,170 The war machine has been activated, it cannot be stopped�. 180 00:23:13,250 --> 00:23:15,738 Connect me with the Voronezh Front. 181 00:23:18,637 --> 00:23:21,131 total silence, Gheorghi Konstantinovici. 182 00:23:21,132 --> 00:23:22,552 Delegate of the Headquarters Great VASILEVSKI 183 00:23:22,553 --> 00:23:25,045 Yes, no sign that they want to start. 184 00:23:28,491 --> 00:23:30,539 Maybe we'll be lucky And they will start soon. 185 00:23:32,799 --> 00:23:34,209 Luck. 186 00:23:36,237 --> 00:23:42,800 The commander of the Voronezh Front Army General VATUTIN 187 00:23:42,810 --> 00:23:44,001 What? 188 00:23:44,838 --> 00:23:47,375 - Wait? - and they are waiting. 189 00:23:50,948 --> 00:23:52,760 I'm tired of so much silence. 190 00:23:58,481 --> 00:23:59,704 Well? 191 00:23:59,710 --> 00:24:03,718 Likewise, Nikolai Feodorovitch, no movement on the front. 192 00:24:05,825 --> 00:24:07,261 Alexander Mihailovici! 193 00:24:08,602 --> 00:24:10,561 Maybe we should sound the alarm second echelon? 194 00:24:11,349 --> 00:24:12,680 Let's do it. 195 00:24:12,812 --> 00:24:14,814 Put me in touch with Katukov. 196 00:24:27,643 --> 00:24:34,224 Commander of the 1st Tank Army Lieutenant General KATUKOV 197 00:24:36,252 --> 00:24:37,854 Comrade general, battle alarm. 198 00:24:40,406 --> 00:24:41,710 i got you 199 00:24:42,029 --> 00:24:44,164 - Let me help you. - Go. 200 00:24:45,684 --> 00:24:47,015 I'll come right away. 201 00:24:47,810 --> 00:24:49,152 Go, go. 202 00:25:35,010 --> 00:25:36,414 Damn it. 203 00:25:36,663 --> 00:25:40,321 - What is it? - Combat alarm, comrade lieutenant. 204 00:25:40,563 --> 00:25:42,049 OK. 205 00:25:43,090 --> 00:25:44,897 Go to your motorcycle, Dorojkin. 206 00:25:45,371 --> 00:25:49,081 and don't be curious. You know I don't like it. 207 00:25:49,359 --> 00:25:50,788 I didn't understand. 208 00:26:20,819 --> 00:26:22,615 What is this, crew? 209 00:26:23,874 --> 00:26:26,076 Tank Crew 13, comrade general! 210 00:26:26,914 --> 00:26:28,950 and where is the tank? 211 00:26:29,892 --> 00:26:31,611 where is the commander 212 00:26:47,376 --> 00:26:49,394 Did you understand what he said? 213 00:26:49,764 --> 00:26:52,634 - No, comrade commander! - Me, yes. 214 00:26:53,467 --> 00:26:56,728 The crew tries to be brave to defend his commander. 215 00:26:59,021 --> 00:27:00,898 So where is the commander? 216 00:27:02,379 --> 00:27:04,375 Lieutenant Vasiliev is coming now, comrade general! 217 00:27:16,774 --> 00:27:19,953 So you speak Russian? are you polish 218 00:27:20,820 --> 00:27:22,569 Yes, I'm Polish, Comrade General. 219 00:27:22,742 --> 00:27:24,927 I'm from Warsaw, and for 3 years I have been serving in the Soviet Army. 220 00:27:25,071 --> 00:27:27,520 And why did you speak in Polish? 221 00:27:29,349 --> 00:27:31,023 I think in Polish, Comrade General. 222 00:27:31,863 --> 00:27:34,700 I see you always have an answer ready. 223 00:27:41,566 --> 00:27:44,621 - Tov. general, lt. Vasiliev at your command. - I'm waiting for the report. 224 00:27:45,086 --> 00:27:49,177 You are tired of officer ranks, Lieutenant Vasiliev? 225 00:27:49,811 --> 00:27:51,946 Answer me directly. Come on. 226 00:27:52,642 --> 00:27:56,328 No, Comrade General. Officer ranks did not tire me. 227 00:27:57,099 --> 00:27:58,741 He should be punished. 228 00:27:59,513 --> 00:28:04,349 We will decide after the fight if the ranks officers are too heavy for you. 229 00:28:04,678 --> 00:28:06,897 - Go to your platoon! - I didn't understand. 230 00:28:14,176 --> 00:28:17,403 Hours 04:30 231 00:28:30,409 --> 00:28:35,692 The commander of the 9th Army General Colonel MODEL 232 00:28:56,006 --> 00:29:01,576 Commander of Army Group Center Field Marshal von KLUGE 233 00:29:15,711 --> 00:29:16,970 Field Marshal! 234 00:29:18,900 --> 00:29:21,751 The operation plan was based on a surprise attack. 235 00:29:21,800 --> 00:29:23,151 The moment was missed. 236 00:29:24,153 --> 00:29:26,129 Russian artillery destroyed communications, 237 00:29:26,337 --> 00:29:28,428 vanguard units they suffered serious losses. 238 00:29:31,929 --> 00:29:33,560 Do you have any suggestion? 239 00:29:34,456 --> 00:29:35,869 Cancellation of the operation. 240 00:29:37,323 --> 00:29:38,778 It's unreal. 241 00:29:44,477 --> 00:29:47,263 You informed the Führer about what happened tonight 242 00:29:50,891 --> 00:29:52,370 I did not consider it necessary. 243 00:29:53,685 --> 00:29:55,262 But then it will be too late. 244 00:29:56,305 --> 00:29:57,834 what do you want 245 00:29:59,228 --> 00:30:02,135 Please, Field Marshal, call the F�hrer. 246 00:30:06,423 --> 00:30:10,254 It is a decisive military operation, the fate of Germany is at stake. 247 00:30:25,578 --> 00:30:27,651 We will start a battle 248 00:30:27,811 --> 00:30:29,137 which will decide the outcome of the war. 249 00:30:29,150 --> 00:30:30,531 When can you attack? 250 00:30:31,303 --> 00:30:32,520 In an hour. 251 00:30:38,262 --> 00:30:39,663 Do it. 252 00:30:50,542 --> 00:30:54,794 July 5 Hours 05:30 253 00:32:45,422 --> 00:32:47,821 Leontiev, to arms! 254 00:33:13,518 --> 00:33:15,220 At the posts! 255 00:33:45,090 --> 00:33:46,414 ahead! 256 00:34:32,285 --> 00:34:35,270 It's time to come face reality. 257 00:34:35,777 --> 00:34:40,981 Almost all European countries were annexed by Germany. 258 00:34:41,842 --> 00:34:45,046 Look at these states. 259 00:34:45,121 --> 00:34:48,844 Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, 260 00:34:49,079 --> 00:34:52,566 Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, 261 00:34:52,717 --> 00:34:55,387 Finland and the entire Balkan region. 262 00:34:55,528 --> 00:35:00,407 in the near future new states will be created 263 00:35:00,592 --> 00:35:02,727 in the territories conquered by Germany 264 00:35:03,123 --> 00:35:09,427 in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine. 265 00:35:10,351 --> 00:35:13,661 And what is left of Europe? 266 00:35:14,670 --> 00:35:21,623 A piece of Russian land whose fate was already sealed. 267 00:35:22,147 --> 00:35:31,073 Today, the German troops broke through the Soviet front in the Kursk area 268 00:35:31,295 --> 00:35:35,764 And 10 Soviet armies arrived in a circle of fire. 269 00:35:36,173 --> 00:35:43,051 Such a massive blow, Bolshevik Russia will not survive them. 270 00:35:43,680 --> 00:35:49,109 On our uniforms you can see the AER insignia. 271 00:35:49,832 --> 00:35:54,062 They mean Russian Liberation Army. 272 00:35:54,814 --> 00:35:58,107 And you can join this army 273 00:35:58,775 --> 00:36:04,896 if you want the wives, your children, mothers and fathers 274 00:36:05,168 --> 00:36:08,990 to wait for you as their liberators. 275 00:36:09,388 --> 00:36:11,136 I propose to all of you, 276 00:36:11,401 --> 00:36:15,763 who wish to join Russian Liberation Army, 277 00:36:16,336 --> 00:36:18,169 to take a step forward. 278 00:36:18,170 --> 00:36:21,251 THE CONCENTRATION CAMP SACHSENHAUSEN 279 00:36:24,627 --> 00:36:27,815 My name is Arthur von Kristman. 280 00:36:28,485 --> 00:36:32,061 I represent the International Red Cross. 281 00:36:33,011 --> 00:36:35,805 Here is a report from the Swiss press. 282 00:36:37,155 --> 00:36:40,973 A Red Cross delegation left from Switzerland to Moscow 283 00:36:41,217 --> 00:36:44,290 to discuss with the Soviet authorities 284 00:36:44,570 --> 00:36:47,206 about how they can be helped Russian prisoners of war. 285 00:36:47,220 --> 00:36:51,310 With great difficulty the delegation he received an audience with Stalin. 286 00:36:51,787 --> 00:36:56,044 After listening to the representative Red Cross, he said: 287 00:36:56,626 --> 00:37:01,101 "There are no Russian prisoners of war, there are only traitors." 288 00:37:02,409 --> 00:37:06,252 Now you know what awaits you upon returning home. 289 00:37:06,455 --> 00:37:08,354 I invite you once again, 290 00:37:08,620 --> 00:37:11,013 those who wish to join us, 291 00:37:11,320 --> 00:37:12,896 one step forward! 292 00:37:29,311 --> 00:37:30,878 Anyone else? 293 00:37:42,316 --> 00:37:46,921 Vlasov's men put them aside and execute the rest. 294 00:38:16,964 --> 00:38:18,879 Are you Stalin? 295 00:38:21,585 --> 00:38:23,675 - No. - Then who are you? 296 00:38:25,239 --> 00:38:26,652 Iakov Giuga�vili. 297 00:38:26,804 --> 00:38:29,770 What else does it matter? You are Stalin's son. 298 00:38:31,708 --> 00:38:33,565 We met before. 299 00:38:34,008 --> 00:38:35,216 I don't remember. 300 00:38:35,402 --> 00:38:38,222 During the maneuvers near Kiev, before the war. 301 00:38:38,309 --> 00:38:40,657 Then I was dressed in blue. 302 00:38:42,054 --> 00:38:43,475 and now? 303 00:38:45,318 --> 00:38:47,720 Don't forget who you are, Yakov Stalin. 304 00:38:48,149 --> 00:38:51,349 I want to help you And you are talking nonsense. 305 00:38:52,073 --> 00:38:53,835 How long have you been a prisoner of war? 306 00:38:54,467 --> 00:38:57,609 Since August 1941, for almost 2 years. 307 00:38:58,285 --> 00:39:01,404 Now you have a chance to return home. 308 00:39:02,080 --> 00:39:03,803 With your army? 309 00:39:05,308 --> 00:39:10,016 I was trained to tell him yes Hitler wants to change you 310 00:39:10,020 --> 00:39:14,551 with Field Marshal Paulus, who was taken prisoner at Stalingrad. 311 00:39:15,448 --> 00:39:18,215 But for that, you have to write a letter to your father. 312 00:39:19,939 --> 00:39:21,942 I won't write anything. 313 00:39:22,052 --> 00:39:23,883 Think again. 314 00:39:26,009 --> 00:39:29,298 I will not write anything to Stalin. 315 00:39:29,632 --> 00:39:34,234 If the exchange will not be made with Paulus, you will be shot. 316 00:39:37,209 --> 00:39:40,749 July 5 15:00 hours 317 00:40:26,473 --> 00:40:28,501 Commander of the 381st Infantry Division Colonel GROMOV 318 00:40:28,510 --> 00:40:30,181 Our tanks, comrade colonel. 319 00:40:31,573 --> 00:40:33,178 Where do you see our tanks? 320 00:40:35,619 --> 00:40:38,013 Back! Take it to the left! 321 00:40:38,752 --> 00:40:41,172 Take it to the left, quickly! Come on, hurry up! 322 00:40:41,940 --> 00:40:42,953 Come on! 323 00:40:50,920 --> 00:40:53,619 Resist! Hold on, dear! Hold on, Orlov! 324 00:40:54,585 --> 00:40:58,416 The anti-tank unit is coming at you. I can see, I know, I know. 325 00:40:58,451 --> 00:41:01,455 You know, comrade colonel that behind you 326 00:41:01,460 --> 00:41:04,103 I just got bombed by German tanks? 327 00:41:04,163 --> 00:41:06,016 - Yes, I know. - What "Yes, I know"? 328 00:41:07,369 --> 00:41:09,049 How did they manage to get in? 329 00:41:09,345 --> 00:41:12,685 Comrade colonel, 40 tanks broke defense of the battalion led by Maximov. 330 00:41:12,690 --> 00:41:16,196 - Comrade colonel, Major Maximov. - What? Why Maximov? 331 00:41:25,526 --> 00:41:27,592 where do you come from what's with you here 332 00:41:27,600 --> 00:41:29,980 You left the battalion! You abandoned your men, Major! 333 00:41:29,981 --> 00:41:31,905 Comrade Colonel, Let me find out what happened. 334 00:41:32,130 --> 00:41:34,110 Say, what's with you here? why are you here 335 00:41:34,404 --> 00:41:39,427 The shelter was destroyed by a shell. I was there and saw the Germans. 336 00:41:40,767 --> 00:41:43,565 There was no man of mine, I couldn't. 337 00:41:44,307 --> 00:41:45,426 Simply put! 338 00:41:48,505 --> 00:41:51,402 Your people are on the way! There! 339 00:41:51,503 --> 00:41:54,886 Go to them! Fight until the last breath! 340 00:41:55,075 --> 00:41:59,192 Go to your battalion, now! Running step! Go ahead, big! 341 00:41:59,923 --> 00:42:04,193 His men fight to the last drop of blood. and him, a la�! 342 00:42:22,755 --> 00:42:25,238 where are you going Where are you going, Maximov? 343 00:42:25,492 --> 00:42:28,494 He went crazy. Was it left behind or what? 344 00:42:45,856 --> 00:42:47,464 Anti-tank! Fire! 345 00:42:58,782 --> 00:43:00,000 Comrade is a captain! 346 00:43:00,152 --> 00:43:02,533 Comrade Captain, The 2nd Battalion is retreating! 347 00:43:03,492 --> 00:43:05,488 They retreat, see? I'm there! 348 00:43:05,490 --> 00:43:07,035 - Where do they retire? - I'm there! 349 00:43:17,770 --> 00:43:21,170 Comrade captain, Orlov retires. He can't hold the position! 350 00:43:23,752 --> 00:43:26,653 Wait! I will shoot the first one! 351 00:43:27,042 --> 00:43:28,707 - back! - back! 352 00:43:29,083 --> 00:43:32,684 - Wait! Wait! - back! 353 00:43:32,800 --> 00:43:35,961 The tanks surrounded us, we are finished. 354 00:43:36,102 --> 00:43:37,580 Where is Orlov? 355 00:43:38,450 --> 00:43:40,149 Where is Orlov? 356 00:43:40,917 --> 00:43:43,441 Enter the trenches and shoot. 357 00:43:45,141 --> 00:43:47,395 Damn you bastards! 358 00:43:49,139 --> 00:43:50,462 turn back! 359 00:43:52,825 --> 00:43:53,891 turn back! 360 00:43:54,799 --> 00:43:56,227 Welcome! 361 00:43:58,031 --> 00:43:59,092 Orlov, are you alive? 362 00:43:59,100 --> 00:44:00,847 They haven't cast the bullet for me yet. 363 00:44:01,585 --> 00:44:03,320 I stay here and they run away. 364 00:44:04,896 --> 00:44:07,795 Back! Back in the trenches! 365 00:44:07,911 --> 00:44:09,685 - back! - Go back or I'll kill you! 366 00:44:50,950 --> 00:44:52,076 Savciuk, are you hurt? 367 00:44:52,244 --> 00:44:53,799 Loading! 368 00:45:33,838 --> 00:45:35,058 Projectile! 369 00:45:35,137 --> 00:45:38,051 Projectile! Projectile! 370 00:46:45,396 --> 00:46:47,023 Loading! 371 00:46:53,885 --> 00:46:57,054 Comrade captain, resist! I'm bringing projectiles! 372 00:46:57,100 --> 00:46:59,003 - Hurry up! - Yes! 373 00:47:00,590 --> 00:47:02,903 Comrade is a captain! There are only 5 projectiles left. 374 00:47:03,546 --> 00:47:05,945 Sa�ka, run! 375 00:47:58,183 --> 00:48:00,662 I need the least a dozen projectiles. don't you understand 376 00:48:00,682 --> 00:48:01,983 - You will get them. - A dozen! 377 00:48:02,000 --> 00:48:03,692 You will receive them. You will receive them. You have to get them! 378 00:48:03,700 --> 00:48:06,509 "Sunflower", all of us I died here executing the order. 379 00:48:06,813 --> 00:48:08,834 We all died here executing the order. 380 00:48:09,002 --> 00:48:11,326 I didn't die. how about there 381 00:48:11,842 --> 00:48:13,875 - I'm not dead! - ...executing the order. 382 00:48:14,214 --> 00:48:16,363 You are shocked, you are shocked. 383 00:48:18,286 --> 00:48:22,165 There, we have two projectiles left. We only have two projectiles. 384 00:48:22,536 --> 00:48:25,167 Hurry up, I'm behind! Hurry up, please. 385 00:48:32,039 --> 00:48:33,313 They won't kill him. 386 00:48:36,245 --> 00:48:37,916 I don't have to kill him. 387 00:48:39,049 --> 00:48:40,495 They won't kill him. 388 00:48:40,701 --> 00:48:42,360 Sister! Sister! 389 00:48:54,402 --> 00:48:57,173 Everything will be fine, dear. Wait a little. 390 00:48:57,817 --> 00:49:00,527 Everything will be fine. I'm just waiting. 391 00:49:02,856 --> 00:49:04,125 I'm waiting, dear. 392 00:49:07,061 --> 00:49:08,515 Everything will be fine. 393 00:49:19,805 --> 00:49:23,341 wait a minute wait my dear 394 00:50:14,691 --> 00:50:17,860 Oh, God, it will end does this ever fight? 395 00:50:18,451 --> 00:50:20,638 It has to end, right? 396 00:50:21,452 --> 00:50:23,430 It has to end. 397 00:50:24,872 --> 00:50:26,874 Sister! Sister! 398 00:50:49,505 --> 00:50:51,467 Zoya! 399 00:50:54,739 --> 00:50:55,806 Zoya! 400 00:50:59,772 --> 00:51:01,104 Zoya! 401 00:51:31,287 --> 00:51:32,943 Seriously! 402 00:52:27,120 --> 00:52:29,646 You are Major Maximov Ghenadi Mihailovici, 403 00:52:30,190 --> 00:52:31,630 the commander of the 2nd Battalion, 404 00:52:31,657 --> 00:52:35,110 206 Infantry Regiment, Division 381? 405 00:52:35,593 --> 00:52:36,844 do you speak russian 406 00:52:37,160 --> 00:52:40,073 Major Maximov, the general would like to ask him some questions, 407 00:52:40,108 --> 00:52:42,505 and the answers it could save his life. 408 00:52:42,684 --> 00:52:45,743 do you know russian are you russian 409 00:52:45,815 --> 00:52:49,474 i am german but I lived in Russia. 410 00:52:50,137 --> 00:52:52,263 Major Maximov, the general is asking you 411 00:52:52,264 --> 00:52:55,286 how deeply defensive it is Soviet in the direction of Poniri Station. 412 00:53:00,786 --> 00:53:02,173 I repeat the question. 413 00:53:04,381 --> 00:53:05,739 can you hear me 414 00:53:06,884 --> 00:53:07,960 I'm waiting. 415 00:53:32,815 --> 00:53:34,818 It is true that Major Zhukov arrived at the front 416 00:53:34,853 --> 00:53:37,328 And now he is among them General Rokossovski's troops? 417 00:53:49,023 --> 00:53:51,258 It is known that the Russian soldiers have a saying: 418 00:53:51,416 --> 00:53:54,179 when the great Zhukov comes, An offensive begins. 419 00:53:54,214 --> 00:53:55,526 Is it really so? 420 00:53:57,110 --> 00:53:58,315 Yes. 421 00:53:59,908 --> 00:54:02,336 Now you can shoot me. 422 00:54:13,413 --> 00:54:16,661 The German army does not shoot captured Russian officers. 423 00:54:16,837 --> 00:54:20,493 Your life as a soldier belongs to the admiral Zhukov and General Rokossovski. 424 00:54:20,495 --> 00:54:21,997 You are free to leave. 425 00:54:30,995 --> 00:54:32,322 If you get a chance to see them, 426 00:54:32,325 --> 00:54:36,530 tell them that in 3 days German tanks will be at Kursk. 427 00:54:48,079 --> 00:54:51,024 You would do well, Major. don't surrender again. 428 00:54:51,172 --> 00:54:54,287 A real officer prefers a bullet in the head than to be taken prisoner. 429 00:55:08,600 --> 00:55:09,965 Now, little. 430 00:55:20,176 --> 00:55:21,402 You can run away. 431 00:55:23,930 --> 00:55:28,029 They brought him back to life, Major. Be happy and run away. 432 00:55:28,954 --> 00:55:30,176 Run, run. 433 00:55:30,595 --> 00:55:34,111 Did they give me back my life? Afraid? 434 00:55:36,100 --> 00:55:38,526 Will you be in Kursk? Not! 435 00:55:38,863 --> 00:55:41,902 Look, your tanks are burning. Do you see them burning? 436 00:55:42,590 --> 00:55:46,593 You will suffocate like rats! You will suffocate! If only I... 437 00:55:49,334 --> 00:55:51,713 Run, you bloody Russian! 438 00:55:53,924 --> 00:55:55,180 Shoot! 439 00:55:55,934 --> 00:55:59,877 You will see how he dies Russian Major Maximov. 440 00:56:01,474 --> 00:56:03,576 Shoot, Nazi whore! 441 00:56:04,233 --> 00:56:07,107 Well, for the last time. Run away! 442 00:56:07,484 --> 00:56:10,452 - Run! - Shoot! Shoot! 443 00:56:36,300 --> 00:56:42,703 Central Front Command July 9 Thus, on the 5th, 6th, 8th, �i during the day of July 9, 444 00:56:43,504 --> 00:56:45,834 General Model's Army Group 445 00:56:46,008 --> 00:56:48,208 tried to break defense of our troops 446 00:56:49,567 --> 00:56:52,873 in the sectors of the 13th Armies, 48th and 70th. 447 00:56:53,582 --> 00:56:55,848 The enemy advanced 10 km, 448 00:56:56,500 --> 00:56:59,314 But he did not manage to break the defense. 449 00:57:03,231 --> 00:57:06,419 Please present the situation from July 9 from the Voronezh Front. 450 00:57:08,500 --> 00:57:11,607 On the Obonian direction the Germans they broke the defense 451 00:57:11,642 --> 00:57:13,991 6th Guards Army led by Cestikov, 452 00:57:14,201 --> 00:57:16,269 and advanced 30 km. 453 00:57:16,722 --> 00:57:19,252 There are heavy battles in the 2nd line of defense. 454 00:57:21,172 --> 00:57:24,343 Katukov's Tank Army bear the brunt of the battle. 455 00:57:26,377 --> 00:57:29,451 This is the situation from July 9. 456 00:57:33,103 --> 00:57:34,836 They broke! 457 00:57:38,360 --> 00:57:41,477 Yes, Vatutin has difficulties. 458 00:57:42,543 --> 00:57:45,118 It's easy for us, Gheorghi Konstantinovici? 459 00:57:45,153 --> 00:57:46,548 Relative. 460 00:57:47,717 --> 00:57:49,636 We were all waiting as the strongest blow� 461 00:57:49,640 --> 00:57:52,548 to take place in the Central Front area And not in Vatutin's area. 462 00:57:54,203 --> 00:57:55,480 However... 463 00:57:57,774 --> 00:58:01,827 In war, every general believes that he is the target of the main strike. 464 00:58:11,514 --> 00:58:13,128 Moscow, great comrade. 465 00:58:17,947 --> 00:58:19,177 Comrade Zhukov? 466 00:58:19,339 --> 00:58:21,631 Yes, Comrade Stalin. good evening 467 00:58:23,213 --> 00:58:25,687 - I listen to you. - How are things? 468 00:58:26,914 --> 00:58:30,326 Rokossovski and I believe that the enemy is exhausted. 469 00:58:31,178 --> 00:58:35,270 Now we know that his units have regrouped in the Tioploe-Poniri 2 area. 470 00:58:36,179 --> 00:58:40,109 The enemy has no strength to penetrate. 471 00:58:40,410 --> 00:58:43,068 Apparently, they will move to defensive actions. 472 00:58:43,439 --> 00:58:48,302 Isn't it time for Rokossovski to attack? what do you think 473 00:58:48,679 --> 00:58:53,380 I think it's time to activate the troops Bryansk Front and Western Front, 474 00:58:53,624 --> 00:58:56,135 as predicted During Operation Kutuzov. 475 00:58:56,683 --> 00:58:58,321 Without these attacks, 476 00:58:58,823 --> 00:59:02,027 the success of the counteroffensive to Rokossovski is impossible. 477 00:59:02,565 --> 00:59:05,170 When will we be able to start? 478 00:59:05,864 --> 00:59:10,423 I think not before July 12. 479 00:59:11,648 --> 00:59:14,790 I think it is the deadline. 480 00:59:20,972 --> 00:59:22,771 The Supreme Commander is pressuring us. 481 00:59:26,298 --> 00:59:28,107 What is it, Comrade Antonov? 482 00:59:31,948 --> 00:59:34,159 Our military attaché in Sweden 483 00:59:35,061 --> 00:59:37,392 was approached by the International Red Cross. 484 00:59:37,427 --> 00:59:40,727 Are they trying to make us moral again? 485 00:59:41,112 --> 00:59:46,260 It is about your son, Iakov, Comrade Stalin. 486 00:59:47,266 --> 00:59:49,331 Through the Red Cross, the Germans propose 487 00:59:49,518 --> 00:59:52,256 to release him in exchange with Field Marshal Paulus. 488 00:59:57,438 --> 01:00:04,382 I...I don't trade a soldier for a great. 489 01:00:23,300 --> 01:00:27,562 Our motto is "win or die". 490 01:00:28,442 --> 01:00:29,863 The Fuehrer said: 491 01:00:30,584 --> 01:00:32,696 "I'm taking everything from scratch." 492 01:00:32,839 --> 01:00:35,552 These words of the F�hrer are now justified. 493 01:00:36,109 --> 01:00:41,468 The German army launched at Kursk a ferocious attack without precedent. 494 01:00:41,636 --> 01:00:44,349 another decisive effort, 495 01:00:44,384 --> 01:00:46,750 And the Bolshevik front will fall. 496 01:00:46,751 --> 01:00:47,688 LONDON 497 01:00:48,988 --> 01:00:52,118 god bless our arms! 498 01:00:56,690 --> 01:00:57,751 Stop that thing. 499 01:00:58,609 --> 01:01:02,337 I can't listen to this scoundrel appeals to God. 500 01:01:02,963 --> 01:01:05,936 But even if Goebbels, as usual, only tell half the truth 501 01:01:05,971 --> 01:01:09,440 the situation at Kursk in truth it seems to be very serious. 502 01:01:12,744 --> 01:01:15,917 According to our information, the German armed forces 503 01:01:15,952 --> 01:01:21,038 are approximately 2,000,000 soldiers and almost 3,000 tanks. 504 01:01:31,316 --> 01:01:35,500 I'm afraid that this time the Russians cannot resist. 505 01:01:42,821 --> 01:01:45,016 We are getting closer of a very serious crisis. 506 01:01:45,750 --> 01:01:49,165 Maybe we should revise Operation Overlord data 507 01:01:49,200 --> 01:01:51,226 And to speed up the landing in Normandy? 508 01:01:59,561 --> 01:02:04,444 I still insist that the invasion of Europe to take place through the Balkans. 509 01:02:08,870 --> 01:02:13,612 Especially since the situation of the partisans Yugoslavs is really hard. 510 01:02:16,964 --> 01:02:20,148 I'm afraid, Prime Minister, no there is no hope for them. 511 01:02:20,848 --> 01:02:21,822 Yes. 512 01:02:24,003 --> 01:02:26,339 YUGOSLAVIA 513 01:03:05,319 --> 01:03:09,844 The Supreme Commander of the People's Army de Liberation of Yugoslavia, Iosip Broz Tito. 514 01:03:09,860 --> 01:03:12,280 how are you doing with the apple through the mountains, captain? 515 01:03:13,551 --> 01:03:15,960 When you have a goal, it is easier to overcome difficulties. 516 01:03:26,933 --> 01:03:30,935 If we manage to join the brigades of partisans operating in eastern Bosnia, 517 01:03:30,970 --> 01:03:32,791 we will double our forces. 518 01:03:33,131 --> 01:03:34,200 I hope so. 519 01:03:34,235 --> 01:03:37,394 Maybe this time The Allies will land in the Balkans. 520 01:03:41,993 --> 01:03:44,733 Mr. Churchill wants to overtake the Russians 521 01:03:45,548 --> 01:03:47,599 And don't let them reach the Balkans. 522 01:03:48,258 --> 01:03:50,597 in any case, it will already be the second front. 523 01:03:51,055 --> 01:03:52,948 The second front was already opened in the Balkans, 524 01:03:52,950 --> 01:03:55,254 by the People's Army of Liberation of Yugoslavia. 525 01:03:55,289 --> 01:03:58,618 Here we fight hard battles, we fight. 526 01:03:59,489 --> 01:04:01,329 And I will do my best, sir. 527 01:04:01,970 --> 01:04:04,199 We know that, Captain. Thank you! 528 01:04:09,817 --> 01:04:10,933 Comrade commander! 529 01:04:11,121 --> 01:04:13,445 In front of us are German vehicles. We are surrounded. 530 01:04:13,642 --> 01:04:15,073 We will try to pass. 531 01:05:14,461 --> 01:05:16,284 Lieutenant General TEMENKO 532 01:05:16,319 --> 01:05:17,927 A radio interception, Comrade General. 533 01:05:18,140 --> 01:05:19,703 For everyone, everyone, everyone! 534 01:05:19,881 --> 01:05:22,958 Yugoslav People's Army he managed to get out of the encirclement. 535 01:05:23,130 --> 01:05:25,633 The Yugoslav army continues to fight. 536 01:05:28,269 --> 01:05:30,538 keep in touch, it is very important. 537 01:05:30,926 --> 01:05:31,999 I didn't understand. 538 01:05:32,621 --> 01:05:34,317 General Rybalko arrived. 539 01:05:41,426 --> 01:05:46,722 Commander of the 3rd Tank Army Lieutenant General RYBALKO 540 01:05:47,803 --> 01:05:51,216 - Welcome, Pavel Semionovici. - Thank you! 541 01:05:51,875 --> 01:05:53,577 Come on, let's talk. 542 01:05:55,968 --> 01:06:00,561 Here is the situation as of date on July 18, 6:00 p.m. 543 01:06:01,386 --> 01:06:04,080 Field Marshal von Kluge he managed to make his way 544 01:06:04,081 --> 01:06:08,104 through Rokossovski's defense at a depth of 10-12 kilometers. 545 01:06:09,500 --> 01:06:10,725 And in Vatutin's sector, 546 01:06:10,881 --> 01:06:15,062 the enemy advanced almost 40 km In the depth of our defense. 547 01:06:15,229 --> 01:06:18,922 Today, Field Marshal von Kluge, according to our service reports, 548 01:06:19,568 --> 01:06:21,388 throws his last reserves into battle, 549 01:06:21,914 --> 01:06:25,854 12th Panzer Division, The 10th and 36th motorized divisions. 550 01:06:26,079 --> 01:06:30,037 In this way, Pavel Semionovichi, he weakened his left flank. 551 01:06:30,608 --> 01:06:34,232 The General Staff believes it is time to begin Operation Kutuzov, 552 01:06:34,846 --> 01:06:39,104 hitting the flank of the Germans group at this point. 553 01:06:40,316 --> 01:06:43,553 Sergei Matveyevich, explain to him general Rybalko what task he has. 554 01:06:44,592 --> 01:06:48,397 3rd Army Tanks led by you, attacking in the Briansk Front area, 555 01:06:49,292 --> 01:06:53,672 if the circumstances are favorable, must capture the city of Orel. 556 01:06:57,724 --> 01:07:00,357 No, I will not capture the city of Orel. 557 01:07:02,438 --> 01:07:03,735 What do you mean, right? 558 01:07:04,580 --> 01:07:06,954 Its streets are narrow, you can't maneuver 559 01:07:06,955 --> 01:07:08,832 They will destroy all my tanks. 560 01:07:08,980 --> 01:07:10,539 Then what do you propose? 561 01:07:12,266 --> 01:07:16,886 I will pass by him I leave all the glory to the infantry. 562 01:07:18,520 --> 01:07:21,388 We will share the glory after the war. 563 01:07:21,949 --> 01:07:22,744 Good luck! 564 01:07:23,874 --> 01:07:28,862 On July 11, at 05:35, offensive on the Briansk Front 565 01:07:28,897 --> 01:07:34,619 And the left wing of the Western Front started in the direction of Orel. 566 01:08:33,129 --> 01:08:37,941 An hour ago, the Russian troops appeared Western Front and Briansk Front 567 01:08:39,597 --> 01:08:41,573 they started the offensive Against my left flank. 568 01:08:49,593 --> 01:08:53,624 This endangers the forces of Model, which can be circled. 569 01:09:01,424 --> 01:09:04,234 in these conditions I have nothing else to do 570 01:09:04,235 --> 01:09:06,603 than to give up the attack from north on the Kursk. 571 01:09:07,134 --> 01:09:08,415 Commander of Army Group South Field Marshal MANSTEIN 572 01:09:08,417 --> 01:09:11,440 Please wait and do not report to the F�hrer about your decision. 573 01:09:11,865 --> 01:09:14,981 Operation Citadela enters its final phase. 574 01:09:15,360 --> 01:09:17,840 Today I will throw myself into battle all tank divisions. 575 01:09:19,359 --> 01:09:20,739 Yes, all 11. 576 01:09:21,202 --> 01:09:22,847 I have the division commanders here. 577 01:09:24,696 --> 01:09:26,803 They are all determined to enter Kursk. 578 01:09:28,704 --> 01:09:29,974 I wish him success. 579 01:09:41,441 --> 01:09:47,160 Gentlemen, Field Marshal von Kluge he hopes to be in Kursk tomorrow. 580 01:09:48,387 --> 01:09:50,386 We will be there today, Field Marshal. 581 01:09:50,549 --> 01:09:53,346 We, tankmen from the Adolf Hitler Division, Field Marshal. 582 01:09:53,741 --> 01:09:56,718 These are worthy words, commander Thank you! 583 01:09:59,940 --> 01:10:03,019 We must realize that the situation of the enemy is critical. 584 01:10:03,678 --> 01:10:06,804 The battle begins to sow with a thread stretched to the maximum. 585 01:10:07,333 --> 01:10:08,852 He is bound to break it. 586 01:10:09,478 --> 01:10:13,983 Now it depends a lot on the actions our divisions, if not all. 587 01:10:17,194 --> 01:10:20,052 SS Panzer Division "Reich" is ready to attack. 588 01:10:21,432 --> 01:10:24,799 SS Panzer Division "Dead's Head" will enter Kursk. 589 01:10:24,964 --> 01:10:28,292 19th Panzer Division and va do your duty, Field Marshal. 590 01:10:28,767 --> 01:10:33,474 Debt unites us all. Win or die. 591 01:10:35,714 --> 01:10:38,060 Yes, Field Marshal, I will always remember this. 592 01:10:42,976 --> 01:10:46,979 A violent, determined attack and the thread will break. 593 01:10:48,448 --> 01:10:49,595 Now you can leave. 594 01:11:07,765 --> 01:11:12,730 Voronezh Front, July 11 595 01:11:57,273 --> 01:12:01,267 Well, if I believe in God, I have to cross myself. 596 01:15:28,946 --> 01:15:30,480 - Let's go! - Yes! 597 01:15:39,811 --> 01:15:42,613 Pluto, do like me! 598 01:15:44,135 --> 01:15:45,394 ahead! 599 01:16:15,516 --> 01:16:16,657 Machine gun! 600 01:16:31,271 --> 01:16:32,834 - Ianek! - Yes? 601 01:16:33,608 --> 01:16:34,752 Loading! 602 01:16:38,545 --> 01:16:39,633 Yes! 603 01:16:39,700 --> 01:16:41,268 Fire! 604 01:16:43,111 --> 01:16:45,974 Come on! Come on, damn it! 605 01:16:47,113 --> 01:16:48,369 Fire! 606 01:16:52,125 --> 01:16:54,455 Those who say that are crazy that there is no hell! 607 01:17:41,835 --> 01:17:44,325 Comrade Lieutenant, 15 does not answer. 608 01:18:04,932 --> 01:18:06,319 ahead! 609 01:18:49,752 --> 01:18:52,886 Hans! Aunt Motia sends her greetings! 610 01:19:43,502 --> 01:19:44,913 - Is everyone alive? - Gorokhov! 611 01:19:44,914 --> 01:19:46,062 What about Gorokhov? What! 612 01:19:46,100 --> 01:19:47,595 He's hurt, I think. He can't see anything. 613 01:19:47,852 --> 01:19:49,667 in the water! Go into the water, Gorokhov! 614 01:19:49,668 --> 01:19:52,158 - Put out the fire! - Gorokhov, in the water! Gorokhov! 615 01:19:52,875 --> 01:19:54,093 in the water! 616 01:21:11,120 --> 01:21:12,610 Scumbags! 617 01:23:42,120 --> 01:23:43,269 Cestikov! 618 01:23:44,113 --> 01:23:46,933 Stop the piercing with your own forces! can you hear me 619 01:23:48,283 --> 01:23:50,045 Reclaim Kazakhstan. 620 01:23:51,247 --> 01:23:54,236 Until you recapture Kazakhstan, we have nothing to discuss. 621 01:23:57,760 --> 01:23:59,359 How are things at Prokhorovka? 622 01:24:00,837 --> 01:24:02,571 R�u, Alexandr Mihailovici. 623 01:24:02,984 --> 01:24:06,002 The enemy broke through the defenses in the area of the 83rd Division 624 01:24:06,406 --> 01:24:09,380 and two tank bodies advancing towards Prokhorovka. 625 01:24:13,033 --> 01:24:16,098 - and in the other sectors? - Everywhere, it's just as hard. 626 01:24:17,066 --> 01:24:18,751 All the reserves are in the fight. 627 01:24:29,815 --> 01:24:31,086 Alexander Mihailovici! 628 01:24:32,200 --> 01:24:34,656 Ask Stalin to send us the tanks of the 5th Army. 629 01:24:35,138 --> 01:24:37,023 it's time exactly at the right time. 630 01:24:37,365 --> 01:24:42,432 I know, but the 5th Tank Army is part of it from the Steppe Front led by Konev, 631 01:24:43,461 --> 01:24:48,912 And that Front is the reserve General Staff for the offensive. 632 01:24:49,894 --> 01:24:55,123 But it can be seen that the enemy's offensive is in crisis, 633 01:24:55,302 --> 01:24:58,427 and the counterattack The 5th Army can decide everything. 634 01:24:59,703 --> 01:25:01,838 Alexandr Mihailovici, ask Stalin. 635 01:25:08,293 --> 01:25:09,508 I will ask him. 636 01:25:15,996 --> 01:25:18,337 Put me in touch with the General Staff. 637 01:25:48,748 --> 01:25:53,882 Commander of the Steppe Front General Colonel KONEV 638 01:25:56,440 --> 01:26:00,356 The Stepa front was the reserve General Staff. 639 01:26:00,750 --> 01:26:03,180 His destination was employment in the fight 640 01:26:03,530 --> 01:26:07,502 to ensure success Kursk counteroffensive. 641 01:26:08,526 --> 01:26:12,688 But Stalin, worried about the situation south of Kursk, 642 01:26:12,935 --> 01:26:16,782 gave to Vatutin two armies from the Steppe Front, 643 01:26:17,215 --> 01:26:19,712 5th Guards Army, led by General Zadov 644 01:26:19,971 --> 01:26:23,103 and the 5th Tank Army led by General Rotmistrov. 645 01:26:42,620 --> 01:26:47,150 Commander of the 5th Tank Army Lieutenant General ROTMISTROV 646 01:26:56,745 --> 01:26:58,077 On the plane. 647 01:27:06,543 --> 01:27:09,587 Comrade Commander, The 5th Tank Army was trained 648 01:27:09,600 --> 01:27:12,391 to destroy the approaching enemy group. 649 01:27:13,355 --> 01:27:15,698 The line on which it takes place it is west of Prokhorovka. 650 01:27:16,582 --> 01:27:18,486 The enemy is already in Prokhorovka. 651 01:27:18,969 --> 01:27:21,664 - turn the army back immediately. - I don't understand, comrade commander! 652 01:27:23,551 --> 01:27:26,130 July 12 653 01:28:37,880 --> 01:28:40,755 A change has occurred in the battle of Kursk, 654 01:28:43,250 --> 01:28:46,042 and probably In the entire campaign from the East. 655 01:29:21,794 --> 01:29:23,264 Field Marshal! 656 01:29:25,456 --> 01:29:27,710 My division no longer exists. 657 01:29:44,755 --> 01:29:46,939 But I will not forget my duty. 658 01:30:12,115 --> 01:30:13,364 what was that 659 01:30:29,689 --> 01:30:31,260 What does it mean? 660 01:30:33,701 --> 01:30:37,839 Pass them on to the troops to resist at all costs. 661 01:30:39,499 --> 01:30:41,077 I will prepare the order. 662 01:30:43,394 --> 01:30:46,751 We have nothing to say to them soldiers, general. 663 01:30:47,181 --> 01:30:49,153 Resist! Resist! 664 01:30:49,915 --> 01:30:52,334 But the German troops they did not manage to resist 665 01:30:52,335 --> 01:30:55,643 massive counteroffensive of the Soviet armies. 666 01:30:56,448 --> 01:31:01,603 The biggest tank battle in World War II at Prokhorovka 667 01:31:02,017 --> 01:31:05,335 decided the fate of the Battle of Kursk. 668 01:31:06,289 --> 01:31:09,890 This was the beginning of the end for fascist Germany, 669 01:31:10,227 --> 01:31:15,062 even until the final victory there are still two years left 670 01:31:15,292 --> 01:31:19,923 of struggle, suffering, bitterness and losses. 671 01:31:19,924 --> 01:31:23,774 Translation and adaptation: maximus32 672 01:31:23,775 --> 01:31:26,890 THE END OF THE FIRST PART 673 01:31:26,891 --> 01:31:32,809 It will follow